J2ee Development Without Ejb, Expert One-On-One

J2ee Development Without Ejb, Expert One-On-One : This practical, code-intensive guide shows Java developers and architects how to build robust J2EE applications without having to use Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), which are gradually losing popularity due to being very complex and cumbersomeProvides best practices for using simpler and more effective methods and tools, including JavaServer Pages, servlets, and lightweight frameworksJ2EE expert Rod Johnson begins by examining the limits of EJB technology, then offers an overview of alternatives both agile methods as well as new classes of tools that have evolved over the past few yearsInvaluable details illustrate solutions and simple alternatives for basic functions like transaction management, persistence, remoting, and Web tier design